Is the Mobile Power cord worth the $500 they are now charging?

[BennyTheBeaver]

I had not opened the Emporia I received from Amazon last week and will be returning it now that it is $100 cheaper! Thanks @BennyTheBeaver for the code to save another $20

Edit: credit actually goes to @Pioneer74 for the 5% discount

I thought about removing the Ford charger from my order but didn't want to risk anything with my delivery being so close. I had rather hoped Ford would credit that as port of the price protection. Of course they didn't. Anyway I got a great deal on the truck so I am not sad to have overpaid for a mobile charger.

Yeah @Pioneer74 posted that coupon. Thanks buddy.

That's what I feel this forum should be about, sharing knowledge and helping people.

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[BennyTheBeaver]

Keep the mobile charger under your back seat in case of emergency. You never know when you'll need it.

Exactly, I'm going to keep the 40a AmpRoad charger in my truck as my emergency charger. It feels like a quality product.

 

[SoFLALightning]

I would say no just for the simple fact them don’t offer additional plug types. On a lot of trips to Friends/Family they have a 30A dryer plug that would be a great destination charging option but Ford doesn’t offer this plug type like Tesla Doe

 

[GarageMahal]

I would say no just for the simple fact them don’t offer additional plug types. On a lot of trips to Friends/Family they have a 30A dryer plug that would be a great destination charging option but Ford doesn’t offer this plug type like Tesla Doe

You make a great point and the fact that there are two plug options already does give some reason to hope that Ford may come out with more. If I could get a 10-30p adapter that causes the charger to draw 24 amps I would buy it instantly.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

I would say no just for the simple fact them don’t offer additional plug types. On a lot of trips to Friends/Family they have a 30A dryer plug that would be a great destination charging option but Ford doesn’t offer this plug type like Tesla Doe

I have an assortment of adapters. Few EVSE's have all the adapters.

Quality adapters to 14-50 are $20-$30 for each use case. If an EVSE has more features but I need to buy adapters...I'd rather just get the adapters I need.

 

[Maquis]

I have an assortment of adapters. Few EVSE's have all the adapters.

Quality adapters to 14-50 are $20-$30 for each use case. If an EVSE has more features but I need to buy adapters...I'd rather just get the adapters I need.

The problem with using adapters in conjunction with the FMC is that there is no way to dial down the charge rate. Using an adapter to plug into a 30A dryer receptacle will overload the circuit.
The only hack (and it’s definitely a “hack”) that works with the FMC is make up a cord with a dryer plug on one end and a 5-15 female on the other end. It has to be wired to provide 240V to the straight blades on the female. Then when plugging in the FMC using the 120V cord, it charges at 12A, 240V. The result is twice the charge rate as plugging it in to a 120V outlet.
And make sure the cord doesn’t get used for anything but the FMC, lest you release the magic smoke from the device.

I‘m not recommending anyone do this. Proceed at your own risk!

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

The problem with using adapters in conjunction with the FMC is that there is no way to dial down the charge rate. Using an adapter to plug into a 30A dryer receptacle will overload the circuit.
The only hack (and it’s definitely a “hack”) that works with the FMC is make up a cord with a dryer plug on one end and a 5-15 female on the other end. It has to be wired to provide 240V to the straight blades on the female. Then when plugging in the FMC using the 120V cord, it charges at 12A, 240V. The result is twice the charge rate as plugging it in to a 120V outlet.
And make sure the cord doesn’t get used for anything but the FMC, lest you release the magic smoke from the device.

I‘m not recommending anyone do this. Proceed at your own risk!

Oh, I don't have the FMC. I have no intention on getting the FMC. I'm referring to using adapters with other 3rd party mobile chargers that allow adjustable amperage.

 

[RickLightning]

The problem is that most people considering using a dryer outlet don't understand they need an adjustable EVSE.

 

[Blainestang]

The problem is that most people considering using a dryer outlet don't understand they need an adjustable EVSE.

What particular scenarios are you referring to?

 

[RickLightning]

What particular scenarios are you referring to?

Less-than-intelligent EV owner plugs Ford Mobile Charger, or another non-adjustable charger, or a charger set for more than 24amps, into a 30amp circuit (most ovens). Breaker doesn't trip, wiring heats up, house burns down. EV owner points fingers everywhere but at themselves.

 

[Blainestang]

Less-than-intelligent EV owner plugs Ford Mobile Charger, or another non-adjustable charger, or a charger set for more than 24amps, into a 30amp circuit (most ovens). Breaker doesn't trip, wiring heats up, house burns down. EV owner points fingers everywhere but at themselves.

OK, but how did they plug into the 30A circuit when the only Ford Mobile Charger plugs are 14-50 and 120V?

 

[RickLightning]

OK, but how did they plug into the 30A circuit when the only Ford Mobile Charger plugs are 14-50 and 120V?

They either change the outlet, or rig/buy an adapter.

 

[Blainestang]

They either change the outlet, or rig/buy an adapter.

I'm sure someone will do one of those things, probably more likely the second one.

Yeah, in that case, someone could pull 30A from the FMC and continuous for many hours could cause a problem. Basically the same problem with charging an EV from the 240V outlet in the bed of the Lightning if the car stupidly (ahem... Ford) doesn't have the ability to adjust it's rate of charging.

 

[bpcunning]

Yeah @Pioneer74 posted that coupon. Thanks buddy.

That's what I feel this forum should be about, sharing knowledge and helping people.

Not to turn this forum into slickdeals, but I moved my Amazon order over to direct with Emporia to stack both their 5% discount and the 5% back on Chase Freedom for paypal. I'll just add in the cost of the Ford mobile charger and say that I got a 48A EVSE, 32A mobile charger, and home power monitoring all for under $1000 (and there's still the 30% tax credit when filing taxes to boot).

 

[Maquis]

Oh, I don't have the FMC. I have no intention on getting the FMC. I'm referring to using adapters with other 3rd party mobile chargers that allow adjustable amperage.

My comment was based on the fact that this thread was started about the FMC. An adjustable EVSE solves a lot of problems.

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